Catheter Interventions for Pulmonary Embolism: Mechanical Thrombectomy Versus Thrombolytics

Nicolas J. Mouawad

doi:10.14797/mdcvj.1344

Catheter Interventions for Pulmonary Embolism: Mechanical Thrombectomy Versus Thrombolytics

Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal

Volume 20 (2024): Issue 3

By: Nicolas J. Mouawad

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|May 2024

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.14797/mdcvj.1344 | Journal eISSN: 1947-6108

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Language: English

Page range: 36 - 48

Submitted on: Jan 15, 2024

Accepted on: Mar 11, 2024

Published on: May 16, 2024

Published by: Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center

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Keywords:

pulmonary embolism,

PE,

thrombolytics,

mechanical thrombectomy

© 2024 Nicolas J. Mouawad, published by Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
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